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Line 141: − + − + − + − # Does it allow for a discussion? Or does it only provide one-way information − # Does it have transaction - like e-commerce websites − + − # Copyright of the content on the site+ − − # How to contact the website owner/manager? − # What is the website about? − # Who made it? − # What it has? − # How to use in class? − − ==== Steps in creating a personal resource folder ==== − There are several steps in creating a resource folder. The specific technology actions for each of these steps, is available under the relevant application in the Explore an application page. − # Make a folder on the computer by topic − # Create a 'meta' document which will provide your thoughts on the topic and link the resources you have collected to these thoughts − # Access relevant resources from Internet − # Save pages, images, videos − # Insert into document − # Copy links of the resources you find useful, and which you would like to refer to in your document − # Paste / insert links into document − # Add your own comments, suggestions in the meta document, and connect the resources accessed and shared, with your ideas to create a resource document on the selected topic. − # Format the document − − ==== Personal Digital Library ==== − A personal digital library can store information on different topics of interest to you. It is 'personal' meaning it is available on your own computer, for your use any time. It is 'digital' it is available in a digital format, which is easy to edit, store and share. Most importantly, it is a 'library' meaning the digital resources are organised meaningfully, for you to easily access information when you want it. − − The set of resources downloaded in your folders for the given topic, along with your 'meta document' constitutes your personal digital library for the topic. You can build such libraries on any topic you are interested in, and build your own knowledge in a structured manner. Since the internet has resources on almost all topics, you have an opportunity to keep learning, that too on topics of your interest. The topic or area need not be only one of theoretical interest or only to build your knowledge. You can also work on building skills since there are likely to be videos available for helping you learn a new language, or even a skill like swimming. You can also share this personal digital library with your colleagues so that they can also benefit. When teachers share their personal digital libraries / resources from their library with their colleagues, cumulatively, it creates a resource rich environment. Try creating a personal digital library on a topic or issue you have always wanted to learn about.
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==== How to search for information ====
==== How to search for information ====
The second aspect of using a website relates to how we search for information. What words we use, how we phrase the question for search are all important features in deciding the quality of search results. For example try these different searches - Giraffe, Evolution and Evolution of giraffe You will notice that the pages that come up are all different. What we also need to keep in mind is who the user is, what is the use etc. How we use the search terms determines what results see and how relevant they are.
The second aspect of using a website relates to how we search for information. What words we use, how we phrase the question for search are all important features in deciding the quality of search results. For example try these different searches - Giraffe, Evolution and Evolution of giraffe You will notice that the pages that come up are all different. What we also need to keep in mind is who the user is, what is the use etc. How we use the search terms determines what results see and how relevant they are. You can even type in your question in full in the search engine bar, to provide adequate inputs for the search.
==== Check list for evaluating a website ====
==== Check list for evaluating a website ====
The following questions should be answered to evaluate a website:
The following questions should be answered to evaluate a website:
# Whose website? (check the 'About Us' link that is usually provided on a web site to get this information)
# Whose website is it ? How to contact the website owner/manager? (check the 'About Us' link that is usually provided on a web site to get this information)
# What kind of web site - commercial, educational, etc. Educational sites or non-commercial sites may be more reliable, generally
# What kind of web site - commercial, educational, etc. Educational sites or non-commercial sites may be more reliable, generally, since they are not trying to 'sell' you something
# What kind of resources? Is the information reliable - always check more than one site
# What kind of resources? Is the information reliable - always check more than one site
# Is it easy to navigate?
# Is it easy to navigate?
# Free/ Paid/ Subscription
# What is the copyright of the content on the site? Is it providing information on free or paid or subscription basis?
# How many internal and external web links does it have.
# Navigation - How many internal and external web links does it have.
==== For teaching-learning resources ====
==== For teaching-learning resources ====
# Is the information reliable - always check more than one website
# Is the information reliable - always check more than one website
# Is it for teachers or for children?
# Is it for teachers or for children?
==== Professional learning communities of teachers for collaboration and peer learning ====
==== Professional learning communities of teachers for collaboration and peer learning ====